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firm's LGBT Affinity Group, where she has success- fully advocated for the adoption of additional LGBT- friendly policie
October 2017

Rising Stars awards

The New York Law Journal’s Rising Stars awards recognize 30 of the region’s most promising lawyers under 40. The following honorees are acknowledged for their influence in their practice areas in New York and ­beyond, developing unique practice niches, employing creative uses of technology, amassing robust books of business, demonstrating strong leadership qualities, showing expertise in litigation or transactional work, contributing to the improvement of their institutions, and committing themselves to pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work.

Meaghan Gragg Leadership, Pro Bono and Civic Work:

Partner Hughes Hubbard & Reed

P r ac t i c e P r o f i l e : Meaghan Gragg’s practice focuses on complex disputes, both in court and before arbitral tribunals. Meaghan has worked with international clients on cross-border disputes, and has extensive experience in financial institution litigation, insolvency-related litigation and the liquidation of brokerage firms. She also has experience in conducting and advising clients on internal investigations. Throughout her career, she has featured prominently in significant and high-profile matters, including the representation of the trustee for the broker-dealer liquidations of Lehman Brothers and MF Global.

Meaghan dedicates significant time to pro bono work, focusing on representing individuals seeking asylum in the United States due to sexual orientation and gender identity persecution. To date, Meaghan has successfully represented five such clients and is currently representing another two. Meaghan also helped shape Hughes Hubbard’s diversity initiatives, including as co-founder of the firm’s LGBT Affinity Group, where she has successfully advocated for the adoption of additional LGBTfriendly policies. Prior Experience: Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, 2008-2016 Clerk, Hon. Ursula Ungaro, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2006-2008 Education: J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 2006 B.A., Dartmouth College, 2002

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